Family members spoke with TODAY'S TMJ4 after the shooting and identified the toddler as Kevin Donald. They said Kevin was playing outside when he climbed into his mom's car and found her gun in the glove compartment.

Kevin's mom and aunt were upstairs.

"It's just something that no mom or anyone wants to see," neighbor Jamequa Noel told TODAY'S TMJ4. "It's just sad. I just pray he's OK and that's all I could do is drop to my knees and pray."

Police say no one is in custody at this time, but they will continue to investigate. Officers towed the car and recovered the gun as well.

Kevin was taken to Children's Hospital where family members say he underwent surgery to stop the bleeding.

Jonah Kaplan

Originally from Philadelphia, Jonah Kaplan loves the culture, character and pride of Milwaukee. He's won top awards for his reporting of breaking news and severe weather.

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